(Book 2) The Dark Side of Fame - Scarlett Johansson x Female Reader

The Christmas of Nightmares

Christmas 2023...

We're woken up by Rose and Cosmo jumping on the bed singing Jingle Bells. We wake up slowly, Rose cuddling into me and Cosmo into Scarlett.

Rose: Has Santa been yet?
Scarlett: Probably, I have no idea! D'you guys wanna go and see while we get up?

The pair run downstairs to the Christmas tree.

Me: Good morning, you look more beautiful every morning for sure.
Scarlett: Merry Christmas babe, as do you.

We kiss and she pulls herself on top of me, bare skin touching mine.

Me: I don't think we have enough time for that this morning.
Rose: Moms, come on!
Scarlett: Eurgh, I love Christmas, but also hate it. Later?
Me: Later it is.

We kiss and she gets up, putting some clothes on. We might've been together as long as we have, but I'm still totally besotted.

Scarlett: You know, it's rude to stare.
Me: Hmm?
Scarlett: You're terrible. You staring at these?

She forces her boobs into my face jokingly then gets back up.

Me: You can do that again if you want?
Scarlett: Get up, lazy. Santa's been, didn't you hear?
Me: I think the whole of LA heard. When do we break her heart and tell her it's actually the bank of parents?
Scarlett: I think she'll work it out eventually.

We head downstairs to be met by the most excited children, waiting to open the presents under the tree.

Me: Okay, who's going first?
Rose: You and Mom!
Me: I expected you to say you and Cos, but okay!

I pick up the first present and hand it to Scarlett, it's from Rose and Cosmo. She opens it, and inside is a collage of photographs in a book, from the days they were both born all the way to now.

Scarlett: Ah you guys! This is the best present, thank you!

She hands a present to me, from herself. I open it and inside is a new Balenciaga hoodie.

Me: This is sick! Thanks babe!

We all carry on opening presents. The kids open theirs one by one. After we finish, they go off to play with their new things. I head into the kitchen with Scarlett, who's sitting on the counter. I stand between her legs with my hands on her waist.

Me: You okay? You were a bit spaced out just there.
Scarlett: Sorry, yeah I'm good, just tired I think. Are you okay?

She hands me a small glass of champagne. I don't drink, but on occasions I have a small glass of something. We cheers and raise my glass to the sky.

Me: Merry Christmas Francesca. Merry Christmas Dad.
Scarlett: Merry Christmas babe. I'm proud of you, she'd be proud of you. Your Dad would be too.
Me: Why do you always know what I need to hear?
Scarlett: I guess it's a gift.

We kiss.

Rose: Ew, gross. Are you guys done? My eyes are burning!
Me: What? We're not allowed to show each other we love each other in our own kitchen now?
Rose: Not when I'm there too! It's embarrassing!

We kiss again as a joke. Rose runs off covering her eyes.

Me: She's growing up too fast.
Scarlett: Scary, isn't it?
Me: Next you know she'll be bringing someone home to meet us. Shit! I need to put the turkey in the oven!
Scarlett: What time is Tate coming over again?
Me: I have to go and pick her up from the airport at 1.
Scarlett: Okay cool, so we have time to shower?